ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT PARVIN KYOHIRWE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology Kihumuro Campus | Mbarara, Uganda | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: Aquatic Harmony
Water, the elixir of life, serves as an essential resource for our survival, sustenance, and recreation. However, our water bodies—oceans, seas, lakes—face an ever-increasing threat from human activities, including overfishing, plastic consumption and disposal, carbon emissions, and the exploration of oil and gas. This insidious assault is not only detrimental to aquatic life but also impacts agricultural produce, human health, and the equilibrium of climate systems. The lack of awareness and understanding about the repercussions of our actions on these vital ecosystems has fueled this crisis. Understanding these challenges, our project entitled "#Aquatic Harmony" embarks on a pivotal mission to address the imbalance and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable use and conservation of water bodies.
About the Millennium Fellow
Parvin Kyohirwe is a third year Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara- Uganda. Parvin is a dedicated changemaker and visionary leader committed to driving impactful change. With a passion for innovation and a track record of successful projects, Parvin through her project "#Aquatic Harmony" hopes to advocate for a balance between human use and protection of water bodies, with an emphasis on sustainability. Rooted in the philosophy that every endeavor, no matter how modest, holds the power to shape a more just and equitable society, Parvin's commitment to sustainable impact serves as a beacon of inspiration to fellow change-makers. Parvin believes her journey within the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023 will resonate as a testament to the transformative potential of purpose-driven leadership.
